West Berkshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Burghclere
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Burghclere.
- Client hospitality
- Team days
- Team lunches
Planning an event in Burghclere?
Corporate paella catering in Burghclere, cooked live
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. Whether it’s team days and christmas and end-of-year parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas.
Team away days in the countryside around Burghclere suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
FAQs for Burghclere
How far is Burghclere from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Burghclere for guests?
Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll see what works.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Where we can cook in Burghclere
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Places near Burghclere
Also in Burghclere
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Perfect for your work event in Burghclere
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Burghclere, people book us for events such as:
- Team lunches
- Charity days
- Product launches and open days
- Customer events
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Share the timings for food
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Bowl food for standing events.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Burghclere, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Work events in Burghclere: access and travel
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Across the RG20 area, we can cook for your guests. Burghclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Burghclere include Highclere Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Stargroves (3.5 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Central London is about 54 miles from Burghclere, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Corporate paella catering in RG20 is planned around your venue and timings. From Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover work events in Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (less than half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff